A.Dore.Able! Might have to knit one for me! That’s how cute this sweater is. And, it’s a free pattern, from Caron, designed by Kathy Perry. http://www.naturallycaron.com:80/projects/louisville/louisville_1.html
How To Select The Correct Sweater Size…
A wonderful article from the Knitting Site at Bella Online outlines an easy way to craft a perfectly fitting sweater, even if it’s the first sweater you’ve ever knit!
Marjorie Colletta of Bella Online says:
When you look at a … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Shawl/Sweater from Berroco
Berroco calls this design Juliana. I call it really cool! I love the drape, and the elegant crossover in the front. Knit in Berroco’s DK weight Ultra Alpaca Light, it would be warm enough for a cool spring evening, … Read More ...
Ideas! Sock Yarn – More Than Just Socks!
So I have all of this sock yarn. Yes, I knit socks, mostly because I need smaller portable items to keep with me, but also because I love the variety of fibers and designs that this wonderful industry has produced. … Read More ...
“Owls” Sweater Pattern
Note: since this post was originally published in 2009, the pattern is no longer free. You can find more information about the adult and child-sized sweaters at the website linked below (scroll down) or buy the pattern directly via digital … Read More ...
Melusine!
Make this gorgeous shawl in any color you want, because, when it’s all done, you paint it! Melusine is a magical entity unto itself, discover all of her faces with this free pattern! Brought to us from the fun and … Read More ...
Spring 2009 Twist Collective.
Spring 2009 Twist Collective is up and ready for viewing! This issue features a tour of a sheep farm (from farm to yarn), painting lace with dye, knitting with wire, as well as the usual sweater, sock, shawl, baby… patterns … Read More ...
Free Sweater/Purse Set For Spring Chick!
Easy knitting with adorable embroidery embellishments make this sweater/purse set from Creative Knitting just the thing to knit up for your girls for spring. Up here, spring sweater weather doesn’t really arrive until mid May or so, so there’s plenty … Read More ...
Reworking a Sweater
So you have this gorgeous sweater you knitted quite some time ago. You put a lot of thought, time, expense and effort into knitting this, and you don’t want to throw it away, yet it’s just not “you” anymore.
Dawn … Read More ...
My Waaayyy Cute Sweater Jacket and A Note About Sizing.
This is one of the projects currently on the needles here at knitting.craftgossip.com
It’s from Sandra, The Knitting Magazine, Dec. 03. (pretty bad scan, the magazine is close to totalled). I ran into a snag, as the pattern is supposedly … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns- Christmas Winter Snowflakes Revisited!
Lookie, lookie what I found! A snowflake headband, ear warmer pattern! Isn’t this pretty! And easy too, and Free!
In my continuing quest to find you all the snowflakes I can (this originally started out because I saw a snowflake … Read More ...
Knitting Retreat Scheduled!
Are you totally stressed out? Too much to do, overwhelmed and not getting your knitting done?
Here’s an idea… why not sign up for a knitting retreat? This time next year you’ll be so relaxed and mellowed out you’ll be … Read More ...
Felting… It’s Not Just For Sweaters Anymore!
The whole world is felting! I don’t mean that the actual planet is in danger of being felting, I mean if you’re a crafter, you’ve probably tried it.
I haven’t. Not intentionally anyway, there was the time… never mind, I’m … Read More ...
Order Your Trig Sweater And Support the Down’s Syndrome Association
Meet the “Double Knit Twins”. The two identical twin sisters are knitting personalized sweaters to help support the Down’s Syndrome Association.
What started as a gift for Sarah Palin’s son, the Trig Sweater blossomed into a way to help everyone … Read More ...
Spinning!
What goes hand in hand with knitting? Spinning!
I just “got” spinning. I mean, I’ve been spinning my own yarn for awhile now, but just last night I got it. It worked. The hands and feet and wheel all seemed … Read More ...